DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had weight-loss surgery, specifically an adjustable lap band that was revised to a gastric sleeve in 2018. I have been given and read conflicting recommendations regarding the use of NSAIDs following these procedures.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been using "lite salt," which has 50% less sodium than regular table salt. Do you agree that this is OK?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 68 and in good shape; I work out daily.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male in good health with an enlarged prostate. I can’t stand going to the bathroom six times a night anymore. I tried prescription medications and didn’t like the side effects; they don’t work for me.

DEAR DR. ROACH: We just learned that a 30-year-old woman who was six weeks pregnant with twins had a heart attack during a spin class and is now lying in a coma in the hospital. The woman was then diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia decades ago. I suffered before my diagnosis and have suffered since with every single symptom that defines this disease.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm 77 and have an enlarged prostate. My PSA score has been between 5.2 and 5.9 ng/mL for years. Recently, my internist had me take a PSA test, and it was 9.5 ng/mL.

I am a 73-year-old man. I exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and have not eaten beef or pork in over 40 years. In spite of all of this, I was diagnosed in January 2022 ...

I'm 58 years old and was diagnosed with high blood pressure back in 2021. Since then, I've been prescribed atenolol, which slows down my heart rate.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman who has been using Estrace vaginal cream weekly for several years. I am in excellent health, work out daily, run half-marathons and have my own business.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old woman who still works full-time as a teacher.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been taking Plavix (clopidogrel) for 15 years because of a mild heart attack that resulted in three stents. Next month, I am having a prostate MRI and biopsy. The urologist told me to stop taking clopidogrel seven days prior.

DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 60-year-old female. I was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in 2020.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have achalasia, which I understand is quite rare. Can you tell me the cause, and is it in any way related to the COVID vaccination?

DEAR DR. ROACH: Are there any nonsurgical ways to repair an inguinal hernia, like exercise, diet or walking? I believe I caught mine early on. The mesh does not seem promising. — R.K.

My husband was diagnosed with ampullary cancer. He has a tumor the size of a marble. We are told this is an aggressive cancer. My concern is that they are giving him chemotherapy ...

I am 77 and have been suffering from an enlarged prostate for 20 years, waking up six times each night ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: For four years, I have been taking 2 mg of alprazolam at night to sleep. For the past six months, I have noticed that if I take it at 10:30 p.m., I usually cannot fall asleep until 2:30 a.m.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm an 88-year-old female who has been diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife, 69, has had issues for several years with high counts of red blood cells, hemoglobin and hematocrit.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman. Three years ago, I had breast cancer surgery.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been a registered nurse for 55 years. I'm writing in about my 42-year-old son who recently suffered a focal seizure while driving.

DEAR DR. ROACH: The U.S. Food and Drug administration granted traditional approval of Leqembi (lecanemab) for the treatment of early Alzheimer's disease.

DEAR DR. ROACH: What are your thoughts regarding histamine intolerance when eating high-histamine foods? I am a 65-year-old female who has suffered from sinus problems since my late teens.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 73, and in the last few years, I have experienced headaches for the first time in my life, and I do not know the cause. I am in excellent health otherwise.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 73-year-old active male whose health is generally good.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Please tell us about the safety of taking 5 mg of finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One urologist prescribed it, claiming that it is safe and prevents serious bladder and prostate problems.

DEAR DR. ROACH: How can you actually tell with at least a moderate degree of certainty that you might really have a heart or blood pressure problem, as opposed to just having an anxiety attack that is less serious? -- D.S.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care doctor has ordered that I get an MRI scan with and without contrast dye.

DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s the difference between homeopathy and allopathic medicine? — H.L.

DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend recommended hyaluronic acid for joint pain in my wrist and hand.

Dear Annie: My sister and her husband are both in their mid-80s and live on a farm. He is disabled. They insist on retaining horses and livestock, which my frail 90-pound sister feeds daily.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in January 2012. I am aware of when it comes by how I feel -- a little out of sorts, but no shortness of breath, chest pain or light-headedness.

DEAR DR ROACH: I am having significant issues with my hip replacement that was performed 10 years ago. It can get quite painful after kneeling, lifting heavy objects or sitting in some chairs for extended periods. My MRIs show no issues.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has been diagnosed with Paget's disease. I would like to know more about it; this is the first time I have ever heard of it.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 60-year-old male. In April 2020, while watching TV, I developed dizziness, changes to my vision, difficulty standing and walking, and sudden deafness.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I think I have a middle ear infection. I noticed it last night. It doesn’t hurt except when I swallow. Otherwise, I feel fine. Should I wait 24 hours before seeing my doctor, or should I try to see him today?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a female over 90 years old who has been urged to take an essential oil wolfberry supplement with a drop of frankincense to prevent cancer.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My friend uses an Inspire device for sleep apnea. It bothers him during the day when he feels it stimulating his tongue. Can you tell me about this? — R.S.

I am 54 years old, and I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation that comes and goes. I was prescribed Xarelto...

Have you ever heard of "fibromuscular dysplasia"? My mom was diagnosed with this blood disorder ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on PSA testing and have a simple question. You mentioned that a PSA test could do more harm than benefit in men over 75.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Last November, the outside of my left leg above my ankle started hurting badly. At its worst, it felt like someone had hit me with a bat.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had breast cancer in my right breast when I was 45. I had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation treatments and had seven lymph nodes removed. My breast doctor told me not to use my right arm for any injections.

I'm a 71-year-old healthy female who has struggled with my weight all my life. In the '90s, I thought I had finally found the solution in fen-phen.

I am an 86 year old woman in good health, and I run and walk regularly. ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman. I have asked my doctor for genetic cancer screening and was told I didn’t need it unless I had symptoms. I had a hysterectomy, but I still have my ovaries.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please address how to use compression socks?

DEAR DR. ROACH: Do people with pacemakers need to be concerned about wireless devices? -- B.L.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been advised by my sports medicine doctor to never take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs because they are detrimental to my health. Do you agree with this advice, or is there some way to take them safely?